How safe is Kuala Lumpur?


How safe is Kuala Lumpur? Is Kuala Lumpur safe to visit for tourists? Yes, overall we would say Kuala Lumpur is a pretty safe city and crime risks are no different than you would find in other big cities in Southeast Asia. Actually Kuala Lumpur is ranked 35th in the EIU Safe Cities Index with a high score in personal security.


Is Malaysia cheap or expensive?

Malaysia represents fantastic value for money at almost all levels. Costs for food, lodging, fuel and internal transportation are very reasonable, and alcohol is one of the rare goods that will make a hefty dent in your wallet.


Is Malaysia or Thailand safer?

Both countries are very safe for tourists. It's very unlikely that you experience any kind of violent crime in Thailand or in Malaysia. However, statistics show that Malaysia is slightly safer than Thailand. The biggest threat to tourists is probably road safety.